According to the Equal Justice Model, Punishment Must Be Equitably

question 22

Multiple Choice

According to the equal justice model, punishment must be equitably administered and based on what people deserve for their crimes.  This concept is known as:

• A) just desserts.
• B) discretion.
• C) procedural fairness.
• D) equal protection under law.

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